Asst City Solicitor

City of Cambridge • Cambridge, MA • 3d ago

The Law Department is responsible for providing legal representation and
advice to the City and its officials in numerous areas of law including
but not limited to: zoning, environmental, employment, civil rights,
contracts, tax, real estate and torts involving personal injury and
property damage claims. Members of the legal staff also regularly attend
and provide advice at meetings of the City Council and sub-committees
thereof and to City boards and commissions. In addition to drafting
ordinances and other legal documents, numerous verbal and written
opinions are rendered to the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, and
Department Heads. ABOUT THE ROLE: Working under the direct supervision
and direction of the City Solicitor, Deputy City Solicitor, and First
Assistant City Solicitor, assists the City Solicitor in all duties as
set forth in the Cambridge Municipal Code, Chapter 2.26, ??2.26.020
through 2.26.041. The Assistant City Solicitor conducts the prosecution
and defense of civil litigation in state and federal court proceedings
and administrative proceedings to which the City is a party and provides
representation as to a broad variety of municipal issues. Drafts
legislation and a wide range of legal instruments and renders advisory
opinions to City officials, boards, and commissions. Assists in the
supervision of clerical, paralegal, and investigative staff. The
successful candidate will be a highly motivated attorney with municipal
law experience, litigation experience, and experience in at least one of
the following areas: employment/labor, zoning, real estate,
construction, contracts, personal injury, civil rights and/or
environmental law. The successful candidate will be an organized
self-starter who takes ownership of projects and tasks. The department
strives to help the City Manager, City Council, City departments, and
City boards/commissions/committees achieve their goals within the
parameters of the law. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the
supervision and direction of the City Solicitor, Deputy City Solicitor,
and First Assistant City Solicitor, the Assistant City Solicitor?s
duties include, but are not limited to the following: Prosecute and
defend suits in which the City is a party in state and federal courts
and administrative agencies. Handle transactional matters in which the
City is involved. Provide representation and advice to the City Manager,
City Council, department heads and other City officials on a broad
variety of legal issues, rights, obligations and practices under
applicable federal, state and local laws, and exercise sound judgment in
making decisions and rendering advice regarding the City?s legal
affairs. Draft advisory opinions to the City Manager, City Council,
School Committee, department heads, and boards/commissions/committees.
Draft and review legislation and a wide range of legal instruments.
Perform work as required and at the direction of the City Solicitor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Juris doctor degree from an accredited law
school required. Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar, admitted to
practice before Massachusetts state and federal courts. Thorough
knowledge of Massachusetts and federal law required. Experience with the
Massachusetts Public Records Law, Open Meeting Law and Conflict of
Interest Law. A minimum of three years? experience practicing law
required. Substantial experience in civil litigation, as well as some
experience in municipal law, employment/labor, zoning, real estate,
construction, contracts, personal injury, civil rights and/or
environmental law. Experience performing legal research and preparation
and trial of cases. Strong oral communication skills and legal writing
skills. Strong organizational skills, ability to manage a large number
of projects and tasks at any given time, ability to shift gears quickly
and with flexibly and respond to emergency circumstances. The City of
Cambridge?s workf

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